Indian Air Force Our Indian Air Force archive tracks how the technology is progressing - research, demonstrators, partnerships and real-world deployment. Read the most recent updates below. Latest Indian Air Force plans helicopter-launched drones: What we know about Vayu Baan News Indian Air Force plans helicopter-launched drones: What we know about Vayu Baan Drone Technology News April 2, 2026•4 min read India approves $25bn defence deals as S-400, drones and airpower take centre stage News India approves $25bn defence deals as S-400, drones and airpower take centre stage Antonov An-32 March 31, 2026•5 min read Tejas fighter incident traced to software glitch as IAF readies return to operations News Tejas fighter incident traced to software glitch as IAF readies return to operations HAL March 19, 2026•6 min read Indian Air Force plans Jaguar retirement and Mirage-2000 life extension to 2039 News Indian Air Force plans Jaguar retirement and Mirage-2000 life extension to 2039 Dassault Mirage March 16, 2026•8 min read Two IAF pilots killed after Su-30MKI fighter crashes during training mission in Assam News Two IAF pilots killed after Su-30MKI fighter crashes during training mission in Assam IAF March 6, 2026•6 min read India eyes FCAS partnership as sixth-generation fighter ambitions gather pace News India eyes FCAS partnership as sixth-generation fighter ambitions gather pace 6th generation fighter jet February 25, 2026•4 min read Indian Air Force grounds Tejas aircraft after alleged crash: HAL denies incident News Indian Air Force grounds Tejas aircraft after alleged crash: HAL denies incident HAL February 23, 2026•5 min read Embraer & Mahindra unveil C-390 MRO strategy for Indian Air Force MTA bid News Embraer & Mahindra unveil C-390 MRO strategy for Indian Air Force MTA bid Embraer February 19, 2026•4 min read Indian Air Force instructors to train RAF Hawk pilots in first-ever deployment to UK News Indian Air Force instructors to train RAF Hawk pilots in first-ever deployment to UK advanced jet trainer February 13, 2026•4 min read India clears 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets as part of $36bn boost for Indian Air Force News India clears 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets as part of $36bn boost for Indian Air Force Dassault February 12, 2026•4 min read HAL says 5 Tejas Mk1A aircraft are ready for delivery, but the IAF still isn’t convinced News HAL says 5 Tejas Mk1A aircraft are ready for delivery, but the IAF still isn’t convinced Exclusive February 6, 2026•6 min read Embraer and Adani formalise partnership to build regional aircraft ecosystem in India News Embraer and Adani formalise partnership to build regional aircraft ecosystem in India Adani January 27, 2026•5 min read India puts airpower front and centre with Operation Sindoor Republic Day display News India puts airpower front and centre with Operation Sindoor Republic Day display Dassault Rafale January 26, 2026•8 min read Singapore Airshow 2026: What to expect from the flying display News Singapore Airshow 2026: What to expect from the flying display IAF January 23, 2026•5 min read India clears path for 114-jet Dassault Rafale deal amid Air Force fighter jet shortage News India clears path for 114-jet Dassault Rafale deal amid Air Force fighter jet shortage Dassault January 19, 2026•5 min read Indian Air Force launches 2nd AEW&C programme using ex-Air India Airbus A321s News Indian Air Force launches 2nd AEW&C programme using ex-Air India Airbus A321s AEW&C January 8, 2026•6 min read View More Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.First name *Last name *Email address *Interests *InterestsAir TransportAviation ServicesBusiness and General AviationDefenceEvent WrapsFuture WorkforceIn the SpotlightInnovation and TechnologyLeadershipManufacturingRegulationRotorcraftSpaceSustainabilityUnmannedUrban Air Mobility *I agree to Aerospace Global News' Privacy PolicySubscribe
